Fantastic framing. Not only did Bob help pick a frame that complimented the piece extremely well;…read morethe frame was made exquisitely. Flawless joinery. It's worth the drive from SLO or other outlying areas. You won't regret it.

I ran into CGW in 2000 when I was looking to frame our marriage license/certificate while on our…read moreCalifornia Missions Honeymoon. Up and down the coast most places said yeah we can do it come back in a week - not happening. Ken was up to the challenge and as the wife & I went on a walk about in Lompoc Ken an Bob spent their lunch framing it. Ken & Bob take their time with each photo, print, original and help you determine the best frame and mat to properly display your showcase. Don't be in a rush take your time and you will not be disappointing. They also frame with glass that will protect your artwork from sunlight and fading. We live in Los Angeles and over the years Ken & Bob are our exclusive framers. Sure I could go to a place more local but when you have excellence you should take your work to Collectors Gallery West.

They may not always have what I'm looking for and are often short-stocked on some things (eg,pens,…read morelarge watercolor sheets), but that's ok. They do have a lot, and I typically have very positive experiences with the employees there. That makes a big difference ( I can't say that about every MICHAELS....ahem, Goleta). Katya was especially helpful.

I noticed the melting chocolate I previously purchased had a sticker over the sell by date. Store…read moreis using a label maker to change dates! Of food product. Horrible. Not even to extend like a few month. By 2-3 years! Changing on the date on food product is appalling! Crazy! Check dates on any baking products

The services provided by Avalon are exceptional. We found mold at our house and had to embark on a…read moremajor remediation project (basically doing a rebuild of the house from the inside.) Many or most of our collection of local landscape paintings had visible mold on the back of the canvases. Avalon was recommended to us by the SB Museum of Art and by Arturo Tello of the Oak Group, and they have done an outstanding job, ending with helping us rehang them. This is a world class art conservation lab. Of course this quality of work can seem expensive, but we were very satisfied!

Custom framed my Bill Graham Fillmore posters. Super nice people. Excellent job. Posters look…read moregreat! Rock and Roll!

We were in need of more concrete in our backyard and called around to get several quotes. Beach…read moreConcrete ended up having the best price and availability to meet our timeline. Their staff were super communicative in scheduling and understood exactly what layout we were looking for. They finished the job in just two days and we are so happy with the final product! Their staff even let us know when the concrete was done getting laid for me to put our initials in a corner :) I highly recommend them!

Had a large patio put in the back yard a few years ago by Dan and his guys. They did an excellent…read morejob. Price was better than the other proposals and he ended up doing a little more than what was expected. Has held up so far and the color is perfect with the house. Would use him again if needed.

I needed to have an old patio slab and cover removed. Mike and his crew took out the old slab and…read moreinstalled a new one. The concrete was installed over a sand bed and a vapor barrier, with Dobies supporting the rebar. Most residential installers will just try to hook the rebar and pull it up while the concrete is being poured. Doesn't work. These guys did it right. The concrete was cured for a week with water. Excellent job.

We've used Mike for several projects around our home. Mike performed a Kitchen restoration and…read moreremodel as well as removing and replacing the sliding glass door in the Master Bedroom. Overall Mike's performance was top notch. We couldn't be more pleased with his work as well as price and will hire him for any future projects that needs a professional's touch. We recommend Mike to anyone looking for a quality pro for their own home projects.

I can't say enough about Dale and Mark. I approached Dale looking to have a pair of very large…read moregates installed at my home, to cover entrances for an RV parking area and another for a boat/car slab on the other side of the house. Dale wasted no time securing me a fair estimate, after he sourced (my preference) local vendors for supplies. I was kept in timely notification of any supply chain issues and cost fluctuations and all were justified and beyond Dale's control dur to National events. Construction was quick, efficient and clean; Dale and Mark left no messes behind. I couldn't be happier with my gates and several neighbors in the area have also had quality fences erected by Dale & crew. Fairness, integrity, awesome end product.

We and our neighbors, have had Litwiler construction do our fences and even with the really heavy…read morewind they are still standing strong. He does a great job with reasonable pricing. Trustworthy and a really nice guy.

Warning!!! If you choose to have Wage Builders design your home, remodel, swimming pool, landscape,…read moreour any other part of your home, please heed my warning! There will NEVER be another house besides yours that all the neighborhood gatherings will be held at! It's not just the superb craftsmanship, the quality materials, or the fact that if you compare apples to apples, no one comes close to the value that Wage Builders brings to the table! Not to mention, what other builder in the world throws you an unveiling party when the works completed and invites your friends, family member, neighbors or anyone you want to join the fun! Not joking... these guys finished my pool remodel and threw me a pool party! This might have been San Luis Obispo's best kept secret, but not for long!

I contacted Wage Builders to evaluate the roof my house as I was having issues and it was reroofed…read more5 years ago. It is a very complicated architectural style and they did a thorough, comprehensive examination with photos and a report to help me with my insurer. They did not charge me and did no know if they would end up with a job. When my insurer honored my claim, Wage Builders were the ones I hired to do the job. They were professional, competent and did more than they promised, never scrimping on materials or labor. They even helped me with a few things that were unrelated to the job. Their crew was friendly and always cleaned up after each day. I am sure that there are other great roofing companies out there but Wage is who I would call.